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Lineman Assistant



, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm

*STUDENT MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE AT THE START OF THIS INTERNSHIP*

SUMMARY

This position becomes proficient in the construction, maintenance, and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines and transmission lines and operates substations. Keeps informed on changes in the industry and learns and complies with all safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.  The Apprentice Lineman shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objective of the Cooperative.  Under the direction of the Line Foreman or Lead Construction or Maintenance Lineman, the Apprentice Lineman acquires the skills to successfully carry out the following activities:

1.      Performs all the necessary activities in the construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and URD distribution lines. 

2.      Loads and unloads poles, transformers and other materials

3.      Assists in adjusting, setting and operating regulators, oil circuit reclosers, cutouts, and other line devices.

4.      Assists in the maintenance and operation of all substation facilities

5.      Learns how to install security lights

6.      Leans how to install single-phase and three-phase metering equipment

7.      Pulls scheduled stand-by duty and emergency maintenance, as required

8.      Trims trees and clears right-of-way, as required.

9.      Reads and sets meters, as required

10.  Collects delinquent accounts, as required

11.  Is familiar with system circuits and knows line feeds

12.  Patrols the line and checks for defective materials, equipment or unsafe conditions and notifies crew leader or supervisor of problem areas.

13.  Inspects work after completion to ensure that it has been done in accordance with applicable specifications and codes.

14.  Is familiar with the considerable hazards that exist, including falls, electric shock and electric flash, automobile traffic, and falling objects. Understands and utilizes safety and protective equipment. Must be able to render first aid, CPR and pole- top resuscitation.

15.  Responsible for providing a safe work environment for themselves and all employees working near them.


STUDENT MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE AT THE START OF THIS INTERNSHIP


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